Supreme Court rules against mentally incapacitated veterans
The Story
Ottawa is accused of mishandling pensions, but dodges a bullet.
Program: As It Happens
Broadcast Date: July 17, 2003
Guest(s): Ray Colautti
Host: Mary Lou Finlay
Duration: 6:50
Continuing the Fight: Canada's Veterans more
Métis veterans launch class action lawsuit
Métis veterans seek recognition and financial compensation, but few will be alive if and when it comes.
Indigenous veterans compensated for benefits denied
Justice finally comes to aboriginal Canadians denied routine veteran's benefits after the Second World War and Korea.
Additional benefits awarded to merchant mariners and families
Federal government adds $34 million to benefit fund for merchant mariners.
Hong Kong veterans award bravery medal to dog
A rare war medal is awarded to Sgt. Gander, a Newfoundland dog who saved lives in Hong Kong.
$50 million for merchant mariners
A package of up to $24,000 each for merchant marine veterans is called both "historic and overdue" and "too little,…
Canadians captured in Hong Kong receive compensation
After 57 years, Canadian veterans are compensated for their suffering in Japanese prisoner of war camps.
Merchant mariners stage second hunger strike
Ward Duke and Ossie MacLean fight a "last battle" against the federal government for compensation denied.
Veterans and post-traumatic stress
A look at the invisible wounds suffered by Canadian veterans of wars and peacekeeping missions. Contains disturbing images.
Japanese veterans: Fighting for inclusion
Japanese Canadian war veterans are honoured on Remembrance Day.
Merchant seamen stage hunger strike on Parliament Hill
Ossie MacLean faced U-boat wolf packs in the Atlantic and dive-bombers in the Mediterranean, but his toughest fight is in…
Senate to investigate discrimination against Indigenous veterans
Indigenous veterans feel they deserve more than just an apology for poor treatment after the war.
Native veteran gets no benefits, loses status Indian designation
On Remembrance Day, native vets recall the cold shoulder they got back home.
Merchant mariners win benefits and status in 1992
Mariners win medical and pension benefits, but only 3,500 are alive to collect.
Merchant mariners denied recognition as veterans
Members of Canada's merchant navy faced the gravest of danger, but are told they are not veterans.
Hong Kong veterans seek redress from Japan
PoWs of Japanese camps want compensation for years of slave labour.
Native Canadian soldiers remember fighting the ‘white man’s war’
Native Canadian veterans discuss the reasons they enlisted, and how they were treated overseas and back at home.
WWII servicemen anticipate return to ‘civvy street’
A 1944 CBC Radio program warns jubilant Canadians that the boys returning home may face serious problems.
Merchant Marine: ‘Unsung heroes of the sea!’
Leslie Roberts appears on CBC's "Merchant Navy Show" to celebrate brave mariners.